Wondering who can design your dream home? Getting the initial scheme right is key to any successful self build project. After all, achieving a perfect, bespoke house that ticks a whole host of different boxes is at the centre of what all self builders are trying to do. Most yearn to escape the conformity of
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Wondering who can design your dream home? Getting the initial scheme right is key to any successful self build project. After all, achieving a perfect, bespoke house that ticks a whole host of different boxes is at the centre of what all self builders are trying to do. Most yearn to escape the conformity of mass-market estates and actively seek something just a little bit different that’s tailored to their exact lifestyle and family needs.
It’s a common belief that only qualified architects can design a home, but this is not the case. There are multiple other professionals that can help draw up the plans for your self build. Alongside chartered architects, architectural technologists are fully-qualified to develop successful house plans. You could also approach a package home in-house designer, or perhaps take on some or all of the design work yourself.
To help you understand the different options, here I’m taking a look at the most popular design routes on offer and investigating their pros, cons and associated costs.
Is a chartered architect always the right solution?
Architects are extensively trained, highly-skilled professionals who can transform your idea of the ideal home, into a detailed and achievable scheme. They provide expert guidance throughout the design, planning and construction process. A chartered architect is an experienced expert who has been accredited by a recognised professional body, such as the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA).
The brief for this West London home design was to create a light-filled, open and airy atmosphere throughout the whole property, with a great connection to the garden space for the nature-loving homeowner. Sophie Nguyen Architects responded by creating this generous open-plan living area to the rear, complete with ultra slim-line glazing, a glass roof along the party wall and bright, natural materials throughout
The right designer will combine creativity, technical skill, and a deep understanding of space in order to develop a bespoke scheme. “Designing a home is like solving a puzzle,” says Sophie Nguyen, director and founder of RIBA chartered practice Sophie Nguyen Architects. “We take into account your aspirations, site constraints, any planning limitations, the budget and key details such as sunlight and views – putting each piece together to develop a design that’s expertly tailored to your preferences and your location.”
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